light TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
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Headlight switch (Type B) ............................ 153
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and washer (Type A) ............... 158
Windshield wipers and washer (Type B) ............... 160
Rear window wiper and washer (Type A) ............... 162
Rear window wiper and washer (Type B) ............... 163
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 164
Cruise control ...................... 164
Rear view monitor system... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 170
2-5. Driving information ........... 173 Cargo and luggage ............. 173
Vehicle load limits ............... 176
Winter driving tips ............... 177
Trailer towing ...................... 181
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
3-1. Using the touch screen .... 186 Touch screen ...................... 186
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 191
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 196 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and
defogger .......................... 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 208
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 215
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 217
3-3. Using the audio system ... 219 Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 219
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 222
Using the radio (vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 225
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 234
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 239
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 247
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 266
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Using the AUX adapter ...... 268
Using the steering switches ........................... 269
3-4. Using the hands-free system ............................. 272
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 272
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................... 277
Setting the hands-free system .............................. 291
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 318 Interior lights list ................. 318
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 322
List of storage features....... 322
3-7. Other interior features ..... 329 Sun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirror ....................... 330
Clock .................................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 332
Armrest............................... 334
Floor mats .......................... 335
Luggage compartment features ............................ 336
Garage door opener ........... 339 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 348
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 351 Maintenance requirements .................... 351
General maintenance ......... 353
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 357
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 357
Hood ................................... 361
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
Tires.................................... 379
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 394
Key battery ......................... 396
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 407
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5-1. Essential information ....... 416If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 416
If you think something is wrong ................................ 423
Event data recorder ............ 424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 426
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 426
If you have a flat tire............ 438
If the hybrid system will not start ................................... 448
If you lose your keys ........... 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly................ 450
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged..................... 451
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 459 6-1. Specifications ................... 462
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 462
Fuel information.................. 472
Tire information .................. 475
6-2. Customization................... 488 Customizable features........ 488
6-3. Initialization....................... 491 Items to initialize ................. 491
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 494
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 495
Abbreviation list ............... 498
Alphabetical index............ 500
What to do if...................... 506
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Headlight P. 150
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 140
Fog light P. 156
Side marker light/Parking light P. 150
Hood P. 361
Windshield wipers P. 158
Outside rear view mirror P. 73

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 379
P. 438
P. 470
P. 474
Tail and rear side marker lights P. 150
Back door P. 54Side door P. 51
Fuel filler door P. 78
Turn signal light P. 140
: If equipped
Rear window wiper P. 162
Back-up light
Licence plate lights
P. 150
Rear window defogger P. 217

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Garage door opener switches P. 339
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 71
Personal light P. 320
Interior light P. 320
Vanity mirror P. 330
Interior light P. 320
Sun visor P. 329
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 89
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Overhead console box
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 150
P. 140
P. 156
Gauges and meters P. 143
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 158
“P” position switch P. 137
Auxiliary box P. 327
Hood lever P. 361
Parking brake pedal P. 142
Power outlet P. 332
Smart entry and start systemcancel switch
 P. 41
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 380
Tilt steering control lever P. 70
Shift lever P. 136

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Climate remote control switches P. 215
Audio remote control switches P. 269
Instrument panel light control P. 144
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the
vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure them-
selves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or
other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■ Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of your Toyota
dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, they may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.